Tubing die options

Several tubing die materials may be available depending on your tubing needs. The table below provides an overview of materials available. Relative durability and price will help determining which one will be ideal for your particular application. Please discuss your tubing needs with an Esteves expert to make sure you use the best and most cost-effective tubing die.

 

Nib material TC PCD SSCD ND
 
Size range availability (1)
Min. 0,127 mm 0,040 mm 0,007 mm 0,007 mm
Max. n/a 35,0 mm 2,150 mm 2,0 mm
Approx. relative durability (2)
Non-ferrous 1x 50 - 500x 17 - 33x 17 - 33x
Ferrous 1x 8 - 70x 4 - 9x 4 - 9x
Approx. relative price (3)
0.460 mm 1x 3 - 8x 3x 5x
1.001 mm 1x 7 - 8x 15x 15x
10 mm 1x 20 - 26x - -
  1. The size range is for indication only. The maximum and minimum size depends on the required drawing die profile. Esteves Group’s Drawing Die Wizard software can be used to check if a certain blank can be used, or ask Esteves Group for guidance.
  2. Relative durability is a comparison to tungsten carbide dies. The durability is for indication only and can differ depending on the drawn wire type, wire condition, lubricant used, and wire drawing conditions.
  3. Relative price is a comparison to tungsten carbide dies. The relative price is for indication only and can differ depending on the tolerance, die geometry, casing size and any other requirements.
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